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1 MASTER IN PUBLIC HEALTH DISEASE CONTROL Options: Tropical Diseases Reproductive Health Organisation Co-ordination: Marjan Pirard Directors: Marie Laga, Umberto D Alessandro, Marleen Boelaert Secretariat: Marianne Hilgert Tel : (32-3) Fax : (32-3) GENERAL INFORMATON The development and implementation of cost-effective interventions to reduce the burden of specific health problems is a key element of public health. The objective of this Master course is to train health managers in disease control in developing countries. The training is based on the following principles: Technical, medical and methodological excellence Flexible and pragmatic vision on health policy, health systems development and design of specific health programmes Global solidarity with people in developing countries. The course draws on the unique expertise of the ITM and combines in-depth knowledge of specific diseases with extensive know-how on applied epidemiology and health services organisation. The course teaches quantitative and qualitative methods for the appraisal of health problems, concepts, strategies and tools for specific interventions. Depending on the option, participants will gain a thorough knowledge in tropical disease control or in reproductive health. 2. OBJECTIVES The general objectives stem from the ideal profile of the disease control/reproductive health programme manager. The course develops: Knowledge and skills for evidence-based control policy formulation; Clear understanding of the health systems and policy environment; Disease control/reproductive health programme management and evaluation; Communication and negotiation; Ethical attitude and commitment to public health based on medical deontology and human rights. 3. COURSE PROGRAMME The course consists of four consecutive periods of fifteen, eight, ten and nine weeks respectively. During the first two periods, core units provide students with quantitative and qualitative skills for the assessment and analysis of health problems and health-related interventions, and with the concepts and methods of health services organisation. In the third period the students choose one of two optional modules and apply the concepts and skills acquired in the first two periods to either Reproductive Health or Tropical Diseases. These modules are also offered as stand-alone short courses to external participants and more information and an application form can be obtained from the course secretariat MDC- or from the ITM website During the fourth period the participants write a thesis.

2 TERMS 1 2 The following themes are developed with a specific focus on disease control within the health services context of middle and low-income countries : 1. Quantitative & qualitative methods Basic epidemiology and statistics Applied epidemiology Advanced methods Data analysis Demography Qualitative Methods 2. Public health Basic concepts in public health Health systems and integration of disease control Tools for decision making Methods for analysing health problems Management and evaluation of health programmes Health policy 3. Research & tools Study design and critical reading Ethics and proposal development Bibliography Informatics TERM 3 Skills acquired during the first two terms are applied to health problems for the planning, implementation and evaluation of integrated control strategies. The focus is on the appraisal of the public health importance of reproductive health and tropical diseases control and the development of specific control methods, with an emphasis on integrated strategies and intersectoral collaboration. Option Reproductive Health Specific themes include: HIV/AIDS Sexually transmitted infections Family planning, unsafe abortion Maternal health Project Cycle Management & Logical Framework Option Tropical Diseases Specific themes include: HIV/AIDS Tuberculosis Malaria Neglected Diseases Project Cycle Management & Logical Framework This postgraduate programme represents a study load of to hours, which is equivalent to 60 ECTS credits. 4. TEACHING METHODS

3 Teaching methods include lectures, individual and group work, problem-based learning and discussion sessions. There will be a strong emphasis on case studies and practical exercises involving participants in the design of control programmes appropriate to their country of origin. Small group sessions are a substantial part of the course. Senior staff from the Institute s departments (Public Health, Microbiology, Parasitology, Clinical Sciences) teaches most of the modules. Distinguished external lecturers complement specific areas of expertise. 5. EVALUATION AND DEGREE Individual progress, i.e. oral communication skills, participation in discussions and teamwork, is continuously assessed. Throughout the first and second period participants will take written tests at the end of each specific module. At the end of the third period students present the results of their personal project in a poster format which will be assessed on its content, methodology and format. From the third period onwards, the students write a thesis, preferably on data they bring from their home country. A promoter is assigned to each student. The thesis will be defended before an international jury composed of course directors and external experts. The Degree of Master in Public Health - orientation Disease Control, is awarded to participants who have successfully passed the tests and completed and defended their thesis. Students who participated in all activities but failed to pass exams or meet the thesis requirements receive a Certificate of Attendance. 6. DURATION OF THE COURSE The course lasts 10 months, from half September until half July. 7. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS This Master in Public Health, orientation Disease Control,is intended for health care professionals working in ministries of health, international agencies or non-governmental organisations in low and middle-income countries. A university degree, two years or more of relevant experience, and proficiency in the course language are required to be eligible for admission. The course language is French or English, alternating yearly (see overview). A good knowledge of the course language certified by an accredited test or equivalent is essential. Participants of the French course should preferably have a working knowledge of English. The application form (available from the course secretariat or from the ITM website should reach the course secretariat before 1 February. A selection committee evaluates all applications on a comparative basis, and candidates will be notified of the decision. Students admitted to the course may be asked to present an official translation of their degree. Those interested in participating only in the specific options of period 3, offered as stand-alone short courses, are requested to contact either the course secretariat for information and the application form or consult 8. ACCREDITATION This course is internationally accredited through the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation (www.nvao.net). 9. TUITION FEE AND SCHOLARSHIPS You will find information on the exact fee and scholarships in the general ITM course overview and on our website or you can contact the ITM Student Service at Students from developing countries and the European Union are eligible for a scholarship through

4 the ITM. The registration fee should be transferred into the ITM s account nr (Fortis, Warandeberg 3, 1000 Brussel), BIC/SWIFT : GEBABEBB, IBAN BE Bank charges are at the applicant s expense. Note: For this international MPH course an increased tuition fee (see table) includes a subsidised portable computer with wireless technology (market value approx ). This is an initiative of the ITM to promote ICT compatibility between students and with the Institute's hotspots and e- environment. All ITM fellowships will include this feature and we advise other funding agencies to do the same. This computer remains the property of the student. 10. MDC/MCM ALUMNI NETWORK The International Network of former MDC participants stimulates contacts between former participants and the Institute. The Network produces two newsletters per year and offers a book service. The lecturers of the ITM remain available for academic advice. The association also supports national and regional meetings of local alumni associations.

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